Surgical Technologist II

Research Medical Center; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

401(k) with 100% match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Additional family support benefits

Job summary

Research Medical Center in Kansas City is hiring a Surgical Technologist to join its dedicated team. In this role, you will prepare the surgical suite, assist during surgeries, and collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to ensure patient safety. Candidates must be graduates of accredited CORT programs and have BLS certification.

The position offers opportunities for career growth within a supportive environment and includes comprehensive benefits covering health, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Must be competent to perform as first scrub in specialty areas like Robotic or Vascular Surgery.
• Graduate of an accredited school required.
• BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and maintaining the surgical suite for procedures.
• Assisting with patient transport and safety during surgeries.
• Scrubbing in and providing instruments to the surgical team.
• Monitoring surgical equipment and patient needs.

Skills

Surgical suite maintenance

Patient monitoring

Sterile technique

Assisting surgical team

Education

Graduate of accredited school of CORT

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Job Summary and Qualifications

As a Surgical Technologist at HCA Healthcare, your skill, dedication, and impact help drive the success of every surgery. You’ll prepare the surgical suite and assist during operations while collaborating with a highly skilled team that values each member’s expertise. With access to cutting‑edge surgical equipment, predictable staffing, on‑call support, and opportunities for education and career growth, you’ll have the resources to build a career of a lifetime while improving the lives of patients every day.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and maintaining the surgical suite with instruments, supplies, and advanced equipment to ensure safe, seamless procedures.
• Assisting with patient transport, positioning, prepping, and draping while prioritizing comfort, privacy, and safety.
• Scrubbing in and partnering with the surgical team by providing instruments, handling specimens, and anticipating the team’s needs.
• Monitoring patients and surgical equipment throughout procedures, responding promptly and effectively to any concerns.
• Upholding sterile technique, completing room turnover efficiently, and supporting a high‑performing, collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Certified Operating Room Technicians (CORT).
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) from National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required upon hire.
• Must be competent to perform as first scrub in three of the following specialty areas: Robotic, Total Joints, Neuro/Spine, and Vascular Surgery.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health, and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• 401(k) plan with 100% match up to 9% of pay, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, retirement readiness tools, and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships, and partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection, and consumer discounts.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.